Prepare against Giovanni Sorbera
Italy · World #8,257 classical · FIDE ID 841455
Our database contains 264 games by Giovanni Sorbera, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Sorbera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Sorbera before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,200 | 2,234 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,264 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,199 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 103 | 57 | 104 | 39.0% |
| As White | 128 | 56 | 31 | 41 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 136 | 47 | 26 | 63 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Sorbera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Sorbera's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 75.8% | 54.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 10.9% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.5% | 78.6% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.9% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.1% | 62.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sorbera usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sorbera usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sorbera usually continues d4 (76.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Sorbera usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Sorbera usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Sorbera usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 41.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 71.4% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 23.8% | 35.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
Giovanni Sorbera's chess games
All 264 games by Giovanni Sorbera in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 103 wins, 57 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Kenny Solomon | 2,388 | 4th Mestre Cipressina Open A | D45 |
| Nov 2015 | Vladimir Hresc | 2,382 | 22nd Venice Autumn Open | A01 |
| Dec 2014 | Alessandro Bove | 2,326 | 17th Padova Open A | B72 |
| Apr 2017 | Michelangelo Scalcione | 2,321 | 49th chT-ITA | D43 |
| Apr 2011 | Sergejs Gromovs | 2,308 | 32nd Mogliano Veneto Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Piccola Fenice | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,183 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| 12th Trieste Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,129 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,022 |
| 1st Cento Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,166 |
| 17th Padova Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| 18th Padova Open A | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,211 |
| 76th ch-ITA sf | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Sorbera's chess games?
264 games by Giovanni Sorbera, from Jul 2008 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Giovanni Sorbera has played.
What does Giovanni Sorbera play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Giovanni Sorbera opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Sorbera answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Sorbera play as White?
As White, Giovanni Sorbera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Sorbera play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Sorbera most often plays: Alekhine Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Giovanni Sorbera's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Sorbera is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Giovanni Sorbera played?
Our database contains 264 games by Giovanni Sorbera, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 57 draws, 104 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Sorbera?
264 games by Giovanni Sorbera reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.